No, Spirit Airlines wasn't using duct tape in online video. It was FAA-approved speed tape.
An online video showed a Spirit Airlines worker doing maintenance to a wing. However, it's a common practice in the aviation industry.
An online video showed a Spirit Airlines worker doing maintenance to a wing. However, it's a common practice in the aviation industry.
Massachusetts State Police arrest passenger with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Australian passenger goes overboard on Royal Caribbean cruise ship bound for Hawaii: report
A search is underway for an Australian passenger who fell off a cruise ship bound for Hawaii, according to the cruise line.
A search is underway for an Australian passenger who fell off a cruise ship bound for Hawaii, according to the cruise line.
8 bodies found in Cancun, Mexico resort
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
Australian authorities make arrests following in-flight brawl
Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight.
Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
'Wasted' Delta passenger in first class accused of forcibly kissing flight attendant
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
FAA warns of safety hazard from leaky faucets in Boeing 787, calls for inspections
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
Air travel made better: 20 rules of airplane etiquette no one ever tells you (but should)
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
Delta flight aborts takeoff after Learjet makes wrong turn at New Orleans airport
The Federal Aviation Administration said the air traffic controller told the Delta flight to halt out of an abundance of caution.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the air traffic controller told the Delta flight to halt out of an abundance of caution.
FAA expects summer travel delays in Northeast due to increased traffic, staffing shortages
The FAA is concerned about the travel period from just after spring break through Labor Day.
The FAA is concerned about the travel period from just after spring break through Labor Day.
Spirit Airlines bringing in 4,000 pilots, flight attendants, other team members this year
Spirit Airlines said it will hold five recruitment events in cities across the U.S. in April, and that the hiring announcement is not related to JetBlue's acquisition of the low-cost airline.
Spirit Airlines said it will hold five recruitment events in cities across the U.S. in April, and that the hiring announcement is not related to JetBlue's acquisition of the low-cost airline.
Lawmakers propose new no-fly list for unruly passengers
Plane incidents serious enough to be investigated by federal officials remain more than five times higher than before the pandemic.
Plane incidents serious enough to be investigated by federal officials remain more than five times higher than before the pandemic.
CBP: Don't bring more than 12 decorated Easter eggs into the US
U.S. customs officials shared the warning about cascarones, the confetti-filled eggshells that are popular throughout Mexico and other parts of the U.S.
U.S. customs officials shared the warning about cascarones, the confetti-filled eggshells that are popular throughout Mexico and other parts of the U.S.
Carnival Cruise Lines has record future bookings, demand rebounds
Cruises ran into hurdles during the peak of COVID-19, facing low numbers of people traveling and seeing tough pandemic-related restrictions.
Cruises ran into hurdles during the peak of COVID-19, facing low numbers of people traveling and seeing tough pandemic-related restrictions.
TSA says peanut butter is a liquid
Travelers heads up, the TSA considers peanut butter and cheese dip as liquids under its carry-on policy.
Travelers heads up, the TSA considers peanut butter and cheese dip as liquids under its carry-on policy.
Pilot from another airline helps Southwest plane land safely after captain needs 'medical attention'
An off-duty pilot was on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Ohio and jumped in to help when the captain required "medical attention" following takeoff.
An off-duty pilot was on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Ohio and jumped in to help when the captain required "medical attention" following takeoff.
FAA: Ambulance illegally crossed Southwest plane on BWI runway
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.